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Georgia Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers social security disability and medicaid benefits. By Lisa Smith Siegel.

http://www.georgiadisabilitylawyerblog.com/

Jun 14
Research Investigates Ways to Limit Effects of Stroke

Research Investigates Ways to Limit Effects of Stroke

New research being conducted by researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center is focusing on strategies to prevent the catastrophic effects of stroke. As any Atlanta disability lawyer knows, in most cases of stroke, the person…
Jun 12
Persons Who Suffer Chronic Back Pain Have Higher Suicide Risk

Persons Who Suffer Chronic Back Pain Have Higher Suicide Risk

Persons who suffer from chronic back pain and migraines may be at a much higher risk of suicidal thoughts and fantasies. According to the results of a new study that was recently published in JAMA Psychiatry, doctors treating patients who…
Jun 10
Disability Linked to Food Insecurity

Disability Linked to Food Insecurity

A new study links disability in a household with food insecurity or insufficient quantities of food for a household. In 2011, according to estimates, close to 15 percent of families found it difficult to meet their daily food needs. The…

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The Blackacre Times

Features research tips, pop culture, and legal news. By the Georgia State University Law Library.

http://theblackacretimes.com/

Jun 17
Keeping up with the Justice

Keeping up with the Justice

It’s mid-June, which means that things are starting to heat up in the Supreme Court. As you probably know, the Supreme Court has a history of releasing their most controversial/high-profile opinions at the end of the term, which is…
Jun 13
New Titles Coming to the DVD Collection

New Titles Coming to the DVD Collection

by Lindsey LaForge Got the summer time blues? No fear, new movies are near! The library DVD collection is expanding soon and some great titles are due to come in! All the DVDs in the collection have some relation to the law, so you can always…
Jun 6
Biggest US Criminal in History

Biggest US Criminal in History

by Ryan Browne When many people think of the biggest criminal in US history, many names may come to mind. Some might think of David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, who terrorized New York City during 1976-1977 in a series of random…

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Georgia Bankruptcy Law Blog

Resource for Georgia Bankruptcy cases and updates. By Scott B. Riddle.

http://www.georgiabankruptcyblog.com/

Jun 17
Lender’s Security Interest In Cash Collateral Is Separate & Distinct From Security Interest In Land, Entitling Lender To Separate Adequate Protection For Cash Collateral

Lender’s Security Interest In Cash Collateral Is Separate & Distinct From Security Interest In Land, Entitling Lender To Separate Adequate Protection For Cash Collateral

The issue before the District Court in Putnall v. SunTrust Bank, No. 5:12-cv-481, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 44187 (M.D. Ga. March 28, 2013) was whether the lender’s security interest in rents (the “cash collateral”) was separate…
Jun 16
Bankruptcy Court Has Jurisdiction To Enter Final Judgment On Fraudulent Transfer Claims; Judge Sacca Follows Narrow View Of Stern v. Marshall

Bankruptcy Court Has Jurisdiction To Enter Final Judgment On Fraudulent Transfer Claims; Judge Sacca Follows Narrow View Of Stern v. Marshall

In a 28 page opinion, Judge Sacca of the Northern District of Georgia held that Bankruptcy Courts have jurisdiction to enter final orders in some cases involving fraudulent transfer claims. Mitchell v. Banks, Adv. Proc. No. 12-0562, 2013…
Jun 16
Several Popular Local Restaurants, Including Garrison’s, Einstein’s and Joe’s on Juniper, File Chapter 11 Petitions After Large Judgment Entered

Several Popular Local Restaurants, Including Garrison’s, Einstein’s and Joe’s on Juniper, File Chapter 11 Petitions After Large Judgment Entered

Several popular restaurants in metro Atlanta filed Chapter 11 petitions in the Northern District of Georgia on June 13, 2013 after a $2.14 million judgment was entered in Cobb County Superior Court. The entities filing include: Vinings…

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Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com

Jun 13
Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN

Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN

ATC attorney Trinity Hundredmark was a guest contributor on HLN’s ”Raising America” on June 11, 2013. She commented on a variety of topics, including jury questions in the Jodi Arias trial, the Brett Seacat murder…
Jun 5
Congratulations to Matt Reeves for Inclusion in the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014!

Congratulations to Matt Reeves for Inclusion in the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014!

Congratulations to Matt Reeves for being chosen to be part of the 29th Class of Leadership Gwinnett! Matt will soon join the number of attorneys at ATC that have graduated from the Leadership Gwinnett program over the years, with…
May 23
The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

Recently, a client approached us after losing his job as a cashier at a convenience store. He contended that he had been terminated over religious differences with his boss and coworkers. Our client was Hindu and his coworkers…

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Discusses timely issues in labor and employment law and human resources from management's perspective, with subjects ranging from discrimination to employee handbooks and religious accommodations. By Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP.

http://www.employmentandlaborinsider.com/

Jun 13
Is your reason for termination honest, logical, and complete? If not, you may get a scary result in your discrimination case

Is your reason for termination honest, logical, and complete? If not, you may get a scary result in your discrimination case

If you fire an employee for an indefensible reason, chances are you will get a charge or a lawsuit out of it, even if the indefensible reason was legal. That's HR/Legal 101. (In other words, don't believe that "employment at will"…
Jun 7
Moms rule in lactation, pregnancy, and health insurance challenge

Moms rule in lactation, pregnancy, and health insurance challenge

Mother's Day is long past, but you'd never know it -- in employment law, this has been the Week of the Moms. Here's a roundup - tell us what you think! First up: Title VII's ban on pregnancy discrimination includes discrimination based on…
May 31
Are these medical questions illegal, or not? Test your knowledge!

Are these medical questions illegal, or not? Test your knowledge!

How much do you really know about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act? Here's a quick quiz: Which of the following is an unlawful request for "genetic information"? "Our company requires a post-offer, pre-employment medical…

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Federal Criminal Defense Blog

Covers federal criminal law topics such as identity theft, capital punishment, drug enforcement, environmental crimes, immigration, and military law. By Tom Withers.

http://www.federalcriminaldefenseblog.com/

May 16
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Undoes Amazingly Soft 1 Week Sentence for CEO Convicted in $18 Million Fraud

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Undoes Amazingly Soft 1 Week Sentence for CEO Convicted in $18 Million Fraud

Michael Peppel, the former CEO of MCSi Inc., based in Dayton, Ohio, was convicted on charges of conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering for a scheme which defrauded investors of $18 million. Peppel allegedly cooked MCSi’s books to…
May 6
4th Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns Money Laundering Convictions in $100 Million Life Insurance Investment Scheme

4th Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns Money Laundering Convictions in $100 Million Life Insurance Investment Scheme

Adley H. Abdulwahab was convicted of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering in 2011 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia relating to a $100 million life insurance settlement scheme which defrauded more than 800…
May 1
Atlanta Resident Jessica Loren Posey Recieves 7 Years for Sex Trafficking Involving Minor

Atlanta Resident Jessica Loren Posey Recieves 7 Years for Sex Trafficking Involving Minor

Atlanta resident, Jessica Loren Posey, 25, was sentenced on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia to serve more than 7 years in prison for transporting a 16 year-old girl across State lines for the purpose of…

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Georgia Workers Compensation…

Georgia Workers Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers Georgia work accidents and workers' compensation laws. By J. Franklin Burns P.C.

http://www.georgiaworkerscompensationattorneyblog.com/

Jun 14
Extreme Heat Kills Georgia Auto Plant Worker, Employers Urged to Use Caution

Extreme Heat Kills Georgia Auto Plant Worker, Employers Urged to Use Caution

Last month, a 42-year-old auto factory worker in LaGrange died after having collapsed in the sweltering heat inside the plant. While our Atlanta workers' compensation attorneys understand that the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health…
Jun 6
Atlanta Roadside Construction Injuries Primary Concern in Summer

Atlanta Roadside Construction Injuries Primary Concern in Summer

It's been nearly five years since a Salt Lake City construction worker was nearly killed after being struck by a sport utility vehicle as he worked alongside the road in a designated work zone, managing traffic. Our Atlanta workers'…
May 30
AFL-CIO Report Raises Serious Concerns about Workplace Safety

AFL-CIO Report Raises Serious Concerns about Workplace Safety

The news for workers has been bad lately across the globe. Of course, one of the worst disasters in history recently took place in Bangladesh when a factory collapsed due to failure to follow clearances and shoddy building materials. This…

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Atlanta Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers defective products, drug products, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and premises liability. By Richard Schlueter.

http://atlanta.injuryboard.com/

Apr 8
New Tranvaginal Mesh MDL Created For Coloplast Implant

New Tranvaginal Mesh MDL Created For Coloplast Implant

Yet another set of transvaginal mesh cases have been consolidated into an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, as the result of an order issued by a federal judicial panel at the beginning of August 2012. This latest transvaginal mesh MDL…
Apr 6
Update on Actos' Link To Bladder Cancer and Other Related Dangerous Drug

Update on Actos' Link To Bladder Cancer and Other Related Dangerous Drug

A leading diabetes treatment drug, Actos, has been the subject of heightened interest recently due to its being implicated in an increased incidence of bladder cancer among patients taking the drug, the announcement of the launch of its…
Apr 4
Update: Actos Cases Linked To Bladder Cancer Set For First MDL Trial

Update: Actos Cases Linked To Bladder Cancer Set For First MDL Trial

A group of lawsuits that contend the diabetes drug, Actos, carries an increased risk of bladder cancer are set for an initial trial in Louisiana beginning in 2014. In December, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation assigned…

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Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers bankruptcy, debt, and debt analysis. By DebtStoppers USA.

http://www.atlantabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/

Jun 17
Making Minimum Payments Minimizes Chances of Getting Out of Debt

Making Minimum Payments Minimizes Chances of Getting Out of Debt

When you're buried in debt, making minimum monthly payments can be tempting - especially for those of us on a tight budget. The trouble is that these minimum payments have a tendency to maximize debt. Creditors usually allow cardholders…
Jun 12
When Mortgage Modification Fails, Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure

When Mortgage Modification Fails, Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure

For millions of struggling homeowners, a loan modification could be life-changing. Unfortunately, mortgage modifications can be awfully hard to come by - especially for those who need them most. It's a classic Catch-22: Lenders won't…
Jun 7
How 0% APR Credit Card Offers Are Leaving Borrowers with Even More Credit Card Debt

How 0% APR Credit Card Offers Are Leaving Borrowers with Even More Credit Card Debt

A few years ago, it seemed that credit card offers had all but dried up. These days, mailboxes are once again being flooded with offers touting 0% interest rates. Credit card solicitations this spring are up a whopping 18.5 percent since…

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Atlanta Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers family law issues such as Alimony, Annulment, Divorce, Custody, and Family Law Case updates. Published By Atlanta, Georgia law firm, Meriwether & Tharp, LLP.

http://www.atlantadivorceattorneyblog.com/

Jun 17
Georgia Child Support - Willful Unemployment or Underemployment

Georgia Child Support - Willful Unemployment or Underemployment

In determining a Georgia child support obligation, the first item to be determined is the gross incomes of both parents. In considering the evidence for gross income, the court will determine whether either parent is willfully unemployed or…
Jun 14
In Georgia, at what age can a minor decide which parent to live with, without having to go back to court?

In Georgia, at what age can a minor decide which parent to live with, without having to go back to court?

Until a child is of the age of majority (18 years), he/she cannot choose with whom to live, absent a court order. Consider the situation of a 17-year-old child who wants to begin living with her mother, rather than her father, who has…
Jun 10
If my husband and I get a divorce, will I get 50% of our home if he purchased it before we were married?

If my husband and I get a divorce, will I get 50% of our home if he purchased it before we were married?

The short answer to this question is possibly, but 50% is not a guarantee under any set of circumstances. Georgia is an equitable division state, which means that assets are divided equitable, not necessarily equally. What is "equitable"…

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A Georgia Lawyer

Forms, news, musings and commentary from a lawyer working for consumers and injured people.

http://ageorgialawyer.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Unexplained’ deaths from antipsychotic drug probed by FDA

Unexplained’ deaths from antipsychotic drug probed by FDA

English: Logo of the . (Photo credit: Wikipedia)The FDA says the two patients died three to four days after receiving injections of the drug, formally called Zyprexa Relprevv, and it is unclear what caused the deaths. The agency noted the…
Jun 18
Gwinnett Medical Center: Warns of Tuberculosis Exposure June 18, 2013

Gwinnett Medical Center: Warns of Tuberculosis Exposure June 18, 2013

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)More than 100 patients at Gwinnett Medical Center are being urged to get screened for tuberculosis after potentially being exposed to a hospital employee with an active case of the disease.Officials at the…
Jun 16
More Children Poisoned By Parents' Prescription Drug

More Children Poisoned By Parents' Prescription Drug

Children are at risk not just from opioid painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin, which most parents know need to be kept away from kids.Seemingly innocuous medications for high cholesterol, diabetes and angina are sending children and…

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Marietta Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Georgia personal injury and wrongful death news. By The Persons Firm, LLC.

http://www.mariettainjurylawyer.com/

Jun 14
Driver Exclusions Can Deny Accident Victims Access to Damage

Driver Exclusions Can Deny Accident Victims Access to Damage

Under Georgia law, an automobile insurance policy may exclude certain individuals from coverage. For example, if you purchase insurance coverage for your vehicle, you may want to exclude your child from coverage if he has a poor driving…
Jun 7
Georgia Woman Granted New Malpractice Trial After Judge Allowed Hearsay Testimony

Georgia Woman Granted New Malpractice Trial After Judge Allowed Hearsay Testimony

In a personal injury or medical malpractice case, it's crucial that trial judges only admit relevant evidence from credible witnesses. It's especially important that witnesses testify as to their personal knowledge of events rather than…
May 31
Georgia Law Does Not Require Used Car Dealers to Look for Defective Tires?

Georgia Law Does Not Require Used Car Dealers to Look for Defective Tires?

Is a used car dealer responsible for selling a van with defective tires? A divided Georgia Court of Appeals recently weighed in on this question, declaring that dealers are not negligent when they fail to perform a basic inspection that would…

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Social Security Disability Lawyer…

Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

Covers Social Security disability claims. By Louis B. Lusk.

http://www.social-security-disability-lawyer-blog.com/

Jun 13
National Disabilities Professional Week Hits a Milestone

National Disabilities Professional Week Hits a Milestone

The week of June 10-14, 2013 marks the 15th anniversary of National Disabilities Professional Week, according to the National Association of Disability Examiners. The U.S. Social Securities Administration (SSA) employs nearly 65,000 people…
Jun 7
Cystic Fibrosis and Social Security Disability

Cystic Fibrosis and Social Security Disability

Have you ever had a bad cold and had trouble breathing due to a lot of phlegm and mucus? It feels like you are breathing through a puddle. There are people who breath like this everyday because they have cystic fibrosis. "Cystic fibrosis…
May 28
SSD Insolvency?

SSD Insolvency?

Social Security Disability has not always been a part of the Social Security plan. In 1954, Congress enacted the first disability program under the Social Security Act. In 1956, Congress provided for monthly disability benefits for eligible…

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Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers common securities broker abuses, early retirement scams, elder abuses, subprime mortages & collateralized debt obligation problems, and variable annuities and equity-indexed annuities. By Atlanta, Georgia stockbroker fraud attoneys, Page Perry.

http://www.investmentfraudlawyerblog.com/

Jan 8
Today's 'Alternative Investments' Resemble 'Limited Partnerships' of the Past

Today's 'Alternative Investments' Resemble 'Limited Partnerships' of the Past

Wall Street’s recent promotion of alternative investments should warrant serious concern among investors. It serves as an unpleasant example of history repeating itself. In the mid-1980s, Wall Street firms became enamored with limited…
Jan 7
Hedge Funds Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Hedge Funds Under Regulatory Scrutiny

The SEC has hired hedge fund industry professionals to assist in its investigation of problems and abuses in the hedge fund industry. Three SEC enforcement units are involved in the investigations: the Asset Management unit headed by Bruce…
Jan 7
Approach Actively Traded ETFs with Caution

Approach Actively Traded ETFs with Caution

A recent change in policy by the SEC could have a significant impact on the risk profile of some ETFs. In response to pressure from the industry, the SEC has lifted its moratorium on the use of derivatives by certain exchange traded funds. …

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Attorney Client Match Blog

Covers personal injury, workers compensation and medical malpractice news. By Robert N. Katz.

http://blog.attorneyclientmatch.com/

Jun 13
Car Surfing Trend Resurfaces at Great Cost: Injury, Deadly Car Accidents Result

Car Surfing Trend Resurfaces at Great Cost: Injury, Deadly Car Accidents Result

As trends often do, this one seems to resurface every year or so. Like most fads, young people looking to impress their peers tend to be the ones to latch on. Unlike some less complicated trends, however, this particular trend has more…
May 2
Flying Tire Causes Fatal Car Accident during Atlanta's Morning Commute

Flying Tire Causes Fatal Car Accident during Atlanta's Morning Commute

There are undoubtedly many different types of car accidents. There are collisions between multiple drivers, and then there are those collisions caused by motorists who are under the influence, or distracted. All of these accidents, no matter,…
Apr 1
Teen Driver Deaths Decreasing in Georgia: Improvement over National Number

Teen Driver Deaths Decreasing in Georgia: Improvement over National Number

It would seem that Georgia's recent spate of traffic laws (especially those laws involving the required usage of seat belts and banning texting while driving) is experiencing a decent amount of success. In fact, statistics show that there was…

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Invisible Man

Covers criminal law and civil rights issues in Georgia. By Albert Wan.

http://georgiadefenderblog.com

Jun 18
Calm Before the Storm?

Calm Before the Storm?

It has been almost four months since the Supreme Court decided Chaidez, and the courts have been mostly silent on how this decision applies to both pre- and post-Chaidez cases. Granted, a number of courts have interpreted Chaidez…
Jun 13
Debating Government Surveillance

Debating Government Surveillance

Recently, we learned that our government is engaged in secret data mining, telephone metadata collection programs. News of these programs were provided by a former private government contractor to the Guardian and also to the…
May 6
Happy Birthday, Willie Mays!

Happy Birthday, Willie Mays!

Today is the birthday of Willie Howard Mays, also known as the Say-Hey Kid. He turns 82 today. Mays ended his professional baseball career with a .302 average, 660 home runs, 1903 RBIs, and 3,283 hits. He even played for…

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Atlanta Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment discrimination, sexual harassment and employer retaliation. By Buckley & Klein.

http://www.atlantaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
Arthritis May Be Considered A Disability For Purposes Of The ADA/ADAAA

Arthritis May Be Considered A Disability For Purposes Of The ADA/ADAAA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination. This definition can be confusing to some, particularly figuring out…
Jun 7
Is Lactating A Medical Condition Of Pregnancy?

Is Lactating A Medical Condition Of Pregnancy?

In an attempt to avoid charges of discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, a Houston area employer argued that lactation was “not a medically related condition of pregnancy.” The appellate court flatly rejected…
May 31
Workplace Sex Discriminiation Still Prevalent

Workplace Sex Discriminiation Still Prevalent

A recent sex bias case out of Louisiana shows that unfortunately, sexism is still alive and well in the workplace. Despite some progress being made toward gender equality – sexist jokes, harassment and biased attitudes still affect…

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Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers…

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Georgia automobile accident, personal injury, trucking accident and wrongful death issues. By Victor J. Faenza.

http://www.atlantapersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/

Nov 23
Another Pedestrian Critically injured in Metro Atlanta Reminds Everyone to Follow the Rules of the Road

Another Pedestrian Critically injured in Metro Atlanta Reminds Everyone to Follow the Rules of the Road

As an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, I was depressed to read in the AJC online about another pedestrian being hit by a car and critically injured in Marietta, Georgia. According to the article, the pedestrian was struck last Friday night…
Nov 11
What to Look for When Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?

What to Look for When Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?

Experience, experience, experience! In my opinion, the most important thing to look for when hiring a personal injury lawyer to handle personal injury or wrongful death claims in metro Atlanta and north Georgia is experience. And not just…
Nov 4
If You Have a Criminal Record, Your Claim for Personal Injuries Could be Affected

If You Have a Criminal Record, Your Claim for Personal Injuries Could be Affected

One of the many things I do as an Atlanta personal injury lawyer is to understand all the factors that can affect the value of a personal injury lawsuit. Whether the lawsuit arises out of a car accident, tractor-trailer accident, a slip and…

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Georgia Criminal Lawyers Blog

Georgia Criminal Lawyers Blog covers topics such as Federal Criminal Law, Georgia Criminal Law, Criminal Law in the News, and Sex Crimes. Published by Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers, Pate & Brody.

http://www.georgia-criminal-lawyers.com/

Nov 16
Pill Mill Raid Spans 7 Atlanta Metro Countie

Pill Mill Raid Spans 7 Atlanta Metro Countie

Today, 12 people in locations across the Metro Atlanta area were arrested on racketeering charges for operating a major “pill mill” operation, ending a yearlong investigation involving a number of federal and state agencies. The…
Nov 14
Page Pate Comments on Petitions for Removal from Georgia's Sex Offender Registry Under New Law

Page Pate Comments on Petitions for Removal from Georgia's Sex Offender Registry Under New Law

In the sixteen months since Georgia’s new sex offender law went into effect, certain convicted sex offenders have been able to take advantage of new opportunities to be removed from the state’s sex offender registry. Before it passed the…
Nov 6
Federal Agents raid Evans, Ga home in an apparent harboring investigation

Federal Agents raid Evans, Ga home in an apparent harboring investigation

On Friday evening, federal agents with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, FBI and IRS executed a search warrant at a mansion in The Estates of Jones Creeks in Evans, Georgia. Ten individuals were taken into custody and are being held…

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Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

Covers motor vehicle accidents, swimming pool injuries and personal injury law issues. By Casey W. Stevens.

http://www.georgiainjuryattorney-blog.com/

Feb 20
Carnival Triumph Cruise: Is a "Ticket Contract" Legally Enforceable?

Carnival Triumph Cruise: Is a "Ticket Contract" Legally Enforceable?

Personal Injury Lawyer Casey W. Stevens specializes in boating accidents, including cruise ship injuries. We offer free consultations 770-408-6364. In this part of our series on the Carnival Cruise Ship Triumph and the legal implications, we…
Feb 20
Cruise Ship Regulation: How the Cruise Industry Has Manipulated the System

Cruise Ship Regulation: How the Cruise Industry Has Manipulated the System

Personal Injury Lawyer Casey W. Stevens specializes in boating accidents, including cruise ship injuries. We offer free consultations 770-408-6364. A family vacation where the majority of your food, lodging, transportation, and entertainment…
Feb 19
Can Cruise Passengers Legally Triumph Over Carnival?

Can Cruise Passengers Legally Triumph Over Carnival?

Personal Injury Lawyer Casey W. Stevens specializes in maritime law, including cruise ship injuries resulting from property owner negligence claims. We offer free consultations 770-408-6364. In the wake of the Triumph Cruise Ship fire, some…

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Georgia Legal Report

Covers injury and accident news and medical malpractice case updates. Published By Atlanta, Georgia lawyers at The Murray Law Firm.

http://www.georgialegalreport.com/

Jun 18
Athens Cyclist Struck, Injured by DUI Hit and Run Driver; Accident May Have Implications for Cyclist Safety and Teen Driving Legislation

Athens Cyclist Struck, Injured by DUI Hit and Run Driver; Accident May Have Implications for Cyclist Safety and Teen Driving Legislation

A 47-year-old Athens resident was struck and seriously injured Monday by a teen driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Now, as he focuses on recovery, the Athens cycling community is rallying in support of justice and change.…
Jun 18
MADD Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Toughen Up on First Time DUI Offender

MADD Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Toughen Up on First Time DUI Offender

MADD protestors met at the Georgia State Capitol Monday, March 11 to demand a legislative crack down on first-time DUI offenders. Georgia's Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is asking state lawmakers to toughen up on first time DUI…
Jun 18
Thomaston Community Mourns Loss of Ralph William Moore, Jr., Killed in Hwy 36 Car Accident; Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide

Thomaston Community Mourns Loss of Ralph William Moore, Jr., Killed in Hwy 36 Car Accident; Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide

Thomaston resident, Ralph William Moore, Jr., was killed in an early morning car accident on Highway 36 Monday. As the driver who hit Mr. Moore faces vehicular homicide charges, investigators are questioning whether distraction or impairment…

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Georgia Virtual Law Firm Blog

By Cobb Law Group.

http://online.cobblawgroup.net/blog/

Jun 7
Daily Encounters with the Real World: Lessons for New Business Owners, Part III

Daily Encounters with the Real World: Lessons for New Business Owners, Part III

“Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” -Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea ________ We continue with more tips for those of you who have started your own…
May 8
Daily Encounters with the Real World:Lessons for New Business Owners, Part II

Daily Encounters with the Real World:Lessons for New Business Owners, Part II

To continue from our last post, here are more super basic tips that we hope will help encourage you to take the plunge and start your business or to examine what changes you need to make with your current one: 1. Have a team: We all have…
Apr 19
Daily Encounters with the Real World:Lessons for New Business Owners, Part I

Daily Encounters with the Real World:Lessons for New Business Owners, Part I

We all like to think that we can escape from things unscathed, especially when it comes to business. As much as we want to avoid it–it’s inevitable–we will make a mistake. The whole reason for the mistake…

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Whistleblower Lawyer Blog

Covers qui tam litigation, compliance measures and contractor fraud. By Finch McCraine.

http://www.whistleblowerlawyerblog.com/

Jun 5
Reforming the IRS--and Why We Need a Functioning IRS That Follows the Law

Reforming the IRS--and Why We Need a Functioning IRS That Follows the Law

Could the IRS and Treasury Department have done a worse job in how they have handled the alleged "targeting" of conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status before the 2012 elections? My criticism starts--but does not end--with…
Mar 23
IRS & SEC Whistleblower Directors Join False Claims Act Officials for Conference on Whistleblower Issue

IRS & SEC Whistleblower Directors Join False Claims Act Officials for Conference on Whistleblower Issue

This week in a rare occurrence, the heads of the IRS and SEC Whistleblower programs and federal and state False Clams Act officials participated in one conference to discuss prosecuting and defending whistleblower cases. Our firm has…
Dec 18
Health Care Fraud Institute Discusses False Claims Act Development

Health Care Fraud Institute Discusses False Claims Act Development

Each December, some of the nation's top health care lawyers gather to discuss developments in prosecuting and defending health care fraud cases at the Health Care Fraud Institute in Atlanta. Because the qui tam law--the False Claims Act- is…

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Law Space Match Blog

Provides information for lawyers on space sharing arrangements.

http://blog.lawspacematch.com/

Jan 14
Commercial Real Estate Recovery Boosted in Atlanta

Commercial Real Estate Recovery Boosted in Atlanta

According to Douglas Sams, Commercial Real Estate Editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle, referencing commercial real estate brokerage Jones Lang LaSalle, says Atlanta's economy is rebounding! According to Sams, the region's second-largest…
Jan 8
LawSpaceMatch: A Sponsor for the Run for Justice

LawSpaceMatch: A Sponsor for the Run for Justice

As a sponsor for Run for Justice facilitated by Atlanta Legal Aid Society, LawSpaceMatch was a part of the 1,200 participants raising $25,000 for the general operating fund of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. The run was on November 10, 2012,…
May 1
Creative Attorney Space Sharing Arrangement

Creative Attorney Space Sharing Arrangement

With the road paved for sharing office space, attorneys seek options for finding suitable space with great amenities and a place for exchanging expertise with other like-minded professionals.

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All Things Pros

A patent prosecution blog, with in-depth discussion of decisions by the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI), prosecution strategies, and PTO procedures. By Karen Hazzah.

http://allthingspros.blogspot.com/

Nov 27
Board explains proper determination of whether prior art controller is "capable of" performing claimed function

Board explains proper determination of whether prior art controller is "capable of" performing claimed function

Takeaway: In several appeals from Technology Center 1700, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has reversed rejections when the Examiner asserted that a controller would have been "capable of" performing functional language. In doing so, the…
Nov 21
Guest Post: A Cautionary Tale Relating to Use of Declarations Under 37 C.F.R. § 1.132

Guest Post: A Cautionary Tale Relating to Use of Declarations Under 37 C.F.R. § 1.132

[Guest Post by Tracey Harrach, a registered patent attorney at Maschoff Gilmore & Israelsen. Tracey's practice includes all aspects of trademark and patent prosecution. She practices in a variety of technology areas, including:…
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Blog Posts of Interest

Blog Posts of Interest

If you're not a regular reader of Ryan Alley's blog, you should be. Ryan covers Federal Circuit cases, with a sharp focus on the aspects that interest patent prosecutors. For example, his recent post on

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Ramos Law Firm Workers' Comp Blog

Covers Georgia workers' compensation laws.

http://www.ramoslawblog.com

Jun 16
Georgia’s New “Limited Medical” Law Shifts Costs to Medicare

Georgia’s New “Limited Medical” Law Shifts Costs to Medicare

The Georgia Governor and Legislature amended the Workers’ Compensation Act to limit the medical benefits afforded to injured workers. Currently, if you are injured on the job, you are entitled to “lifetime” medical…
May 11
How Safe is Your Job or Workplace?

How Safe is Your Job or Workplace?

In October 2011 the Department of Labor stated that nearly 3.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the private sector. This roughly translates to almost 4 injured workers per 100 workers. In these…
Mar 20
Is there a court system in Georgia workers’ compensation?

Is there a court system in Georgia workers’ compensation?

In Georgia, if there is a dispute as to medical treatment or entitlement to income benefits or any issue in a workers’ compensation claim, any party can petition for the case to be heard before the State Board of Workers’…

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Cobb County Divorce Lawyer

Covers divorce law. By Diane Cherry.

http://cobbcountydivorcelawyer.wordpress.com/

Jun 18
Before You Start Dating Again as a Single Parent…

Before You Start Dating Again as a Single Parent…

As a single parent, thinking about dating doesn’t just affect you; it affects your whole family. Before you start dating again, take the time to prepare yourself and your kids. Make Taking Care of Yourself a Priority Taking care of…
Jun 13
Father Rights in Cobb and Cherokee County

Father Rights in Cobb and Cherokee County

Father Rights in Cobb and Cherokee County At The Cherry Law Firm, P.C., located in Kennesaw, Georgia, we know how devastating it is to be separated from your children. Just as important, your children need and want to spend time ……
Jun 11
The Cherry Law Firm, P.C.

The Cherry Law Firm, P.C.

The Cherry Law Firm, P.C. If you are struggling with a serious family law or criminal defense issue, Diane Cherry can help you pursue a favorable outcome. Call today to speak with experienced Cobb County criminal and family law attorney,…

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Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers minimum wage and tip credit in Georgia. By Buckley & Klein, LLP.

http://www.overtimelawyerblog.com/

Jun 13
Court Decides That Unpaid Interns Were Really Employees In Fox Searchlight Case

Court Decides That Unpaid Interns Were Really Employees In Fox Searchlight Case

A New York judge has just determined that Fox Searchlight violated minimum wage and overtime laws by having unpaid interns work on the movie “Black Swan.” Companies may hire “unpaid interns” and have them do a variety…
Jun 8
Are You Wearing Clothes Or Safety Equipment?

Are You Wearing Clothes Or Safety Equipment?

One of the more controversial questions lately is – what are you wearing? This simple question has become a hot button topic in courts and factories around the country. Why? Because the answer has the potential to substantially…
May 30
Rules To Know Before You Agree To An Unpaid Internship

Rules To Know Before You Agree To An Unpaid Internship

Summer is nearly here and with the season comes an annual influx of students looking for internships. Before you take a job as an intern – either paid or unpaid – it’s critical to understand the laws affecting these…

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Trucking Accident Blog

Covers recent trucking accidents and trucking law. By Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC.

http://www.thetruckingattorneys.com/blog/

Jun 12
A Refresher in Statistic

A Refresher in Statistic

More and more trucks are joining the fleets that traverse our nation’s highways. This table provided by the U.S. Department of … read more
May 22
Our Michael Goldberg Interviewed For TV Investigation

Our Michael Goldberg Interviewed For TV Investigation

Cargo valued at $42,000 in exchange for $200 worth of crack cocaine and a prostitute? This poorly negotiated deal went … read more
Apr 25
Shutting Down Dangerous Trucking Companie

Shutting Down Dangerous Trucking Companie

To protect motorists and ensure trucking companies take safety seriously, the federal government can — and does — shut down … read more

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Atlanta Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Georgia car accident and medical malpractice news. By Sammons & Carpenter, P.C.

http://www.atlantainjuryattorneys-blog.com/

Jun 18
Wrongful Death Suit for Death of 9 year Old Boy

Wrongful Death Suit for Death of 9 year Old Boy

Our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers know that losing a loved one is one of the toughest things to go through, but that difficulty seems even crueler when the loss is of a child. But that is what Jacob and Patti Peters have had to deal with…
Jun 12
TSA Dog Bites Woman at Atlanta Airport

TSA Dog Bites Woman at Atlanta Airport

Last month, AJC News published a story about a local woman getting bitten by a bomb sniffing dog working for the Transportation Security Administration at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. As Atlanta dog bite attorneys, …
Jun 6
Georgia Jazz Musician Killed in Car Crash

Georgia Jazz Musician Killed in Car Crash

Ben Tucker, a well known jazz musician in Savannah, died tragically in a car accident this week. The passing of this well known Georgia musician is a sobering reminder of the prevalence of accidents on the roadway. These incidents do not…

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Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney…

Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law news and cases. By Marcia G. Shein.

http://www.atlantafederalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/

Jun 18
Supreme Court sentencing ruling puts jury back in driver's seat

Supreme Court sentencing ruling puts jury back in driver's seat

Cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court typically cut a wide swath of relevance and applicability, and a 5-4 Court ruling issued this Monday that addressed mandatory minimum sentencing is certainly no different. In summary, the Court engaged…
Jun 14
National report shows strong racial bias in pot possession arrest

National report shows strong racial bias in pot possession arrest

In what has been called a “nuanced picture of marijuana enforcement on the state level,” a newly issued report that relies on police records from every state and Washington, D.C., reveals a wealth of data relating to…
Jun 12
Federal appeals court vacates drug defendant's sentence, remand

Federal appeals court vacates drug defendant's sentence, remand

A drug case involving cocaine possession and distribution is revealing for the manner in which it discusses the reasoning employed by an appellate court in a federal criminal appeals case. We summarize for readers the material facts of the…

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Tax Trials

Covers decisions and developments in federal and state taxation. By Asbury Law Firm.

http://taxtrials.com/

Jun 12
Worker Classification Settlement – Is Now the Time?

Worker Classification Settlement – Is Now the Time?

In December 2012, the IRS revised the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) that provides partial relief from federal employment taxes for eligible taxpayers that agree to treat workers as employees prospectively. The updated…
Jun 7
Just Getting Back? The IRS Asked Me to Remind You

Just Getting Back? The IRS Asked Me to Remind You

I know you just got back, but the IRS still wants to see that tax return. Taxpayers who were in military or naval service outside the United States or Puerto Rico (sorry, Fort Buchanan) on April 15 receive an automatic … Continue…
Jun 4
Value Matters, Even as Tax Court Denies Conservation Easement Deduction

Value Matters, Even as Tax Court Denies Conservation Easement Deduction

Although disappointing to the petitioning taxpayer, yesterday’s Tax Court opinion in Mountanos v. Commissioner is of some relief to practitioners and counsel who follow conservation easement cases closely. Recent decisions in the Tax…

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Wall Street Investment Fraud…

Wall Street Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers Ponzi schemes, investment fraud, and other scams. By The Doss Firm.

http://www.wallstreetinvestmentfraudlawyer.com/

Apr 23
Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named

Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named

On April 22, 2013, George Canellos and Andrew Ceresney were named as SEC's Division of Enforcement co-directors. Both have ties to SEC's new chairman Mary Jo White. Canellos worked as an assistant attorney to Ms. White while she was the…
Apr 23
Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named

Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named

On April 22, 2013, George Canellos and Andrew Ceresney were named as SEC's Division of Enforcement co-directors. Both have ties to SEC's new chairman Mary Jo White. Canellos worked as an assistant attorney to Ms. White while she was the...
Apr 22
FINRA Approves Proposed Rule Changes to Arbitration for Submission to SEC

FINRA Approves Proposed Rule Changes to Arbitration for Submission to SEC

On April 19, 2013, the FINRA Board of Governors approved several proposed rule changes that now will be submitted to the SEC for review and approval. Two that center on the FINRA arbitration process are detailed below: First, the Board…

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Atlanta Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Atlanta auto accidents, medical malpractice and premises liability issues. By Robert J. Fleming, PC.

http://www.atlantainjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 18
Dental Implants Are Riskier Than Advertised

Dental Implants Are Riskier Than Advertised

According to a recent article, dental implants are riskier than many are lead to believe. As an Atlanta lawyer who specializes in dental malpractice, I have seen a wave of dental malpractice claims related to the improper placement of dental…
May 16
Atlanta Dog Attacks On The Rise

Atlanta Dog Attacks On The Rise

As the recent article in the AJC points out, Georgia is the 9th ranked state for one of the largest payouts of the leading insurance company in the nation. We have noticed an increase in the number of deadly dog attacks on children in the…
May 9
Top Dental Implant Complications Due to Malpractice

Top Dental Implant Complications Due to Malpractice

Dental Implants are an effective treatment for missing teeth. Unfortunately, with the rise of dental implant procedures, there has been a rise in dental malpractice claims caused by these implants procedures. The following are the most common…

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Georgia Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Georgia injury law and policy. Published by Finch McCranie, LLP.

http://www.georgiainjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 5
What Damages Are Available In Wrongful Death Actions?

What Damages Are Available In Wrongful Death Actions?

In Georgia when an innocent person is killed due to the negligence of a third person, the survivors have a claim for wrongful death damages. The full value of the life of the decedent includes both economic and non-economic components. The…
Jun 4
Challenges Associated With Serious Burn Injury Case

Challenges Associated With Serious Burn Injury Case

Our firm regrettably has encountered several tragic cases involving serious burn injuries. These cases arise in a variety of contexts. Some of our clients have had chemical burns, others have had burns suffered in fires caused by defective…
May 28
Documenting Damages In A Serious Personal Injury Case

Documenting Damages In A Serious Personal Injury Case

In a serious injury case, in order to achieve a just resolution for any client, it is obviously necessary that all damages caused by the incident be fully documented. In a typical automobile case where someone is seriously injured, as an…

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Georgia Truck Accident Lawyers…

Georgia Truck Accident Lawyers Blog

Published by Finch McCranie, LLP

http://www.georgiatruckaccidentlawyersblog.com/

Jun 15
Atlanta Shuttle Bus Accident Results in Many Injuries, Criminal Charge

Atlanta Shuttle Bus Accident Results in Many Injuries, Criminal Charge

Criminal prosecutors have filed charges against both a semi truck driver and a commercial shuttle bus driver, for their roles in a crash last month near the Atlanta airport that resulted in 17 injuries. Our Atlanta injury attorneys…
Jun 6
Atlanta Truck Crashes a Heightened Risk Amid Summer Travel

Atlanta Truck Crashes a Heightened Risk Amid Summer Travel

A collision of two semi tractor-trailers on I-75 in Southern Georgia recently left one of those drivers dead. Authorities say one driver rear-ended another, causing the front of the first vehicle to be crushed completely. The driver was…
May 28
Fatal Bus Accident Victims Remembered 25 Years Later

Fatal Bus Accident Victims Remembered 25 Years Later

One morning in mid-May, dozens of children waived good-bye to their parents from church bus windows, on their way to an exciting outing at an out-of-state amusement park. Many of them would never make it back home. A drunk driver, who was…

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Georgia Insurance Defense Lawyer…

Georgia Insurance Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers employer liability, food liability, insurance bad faith, CGL policy, and medical malpractice topics. Published By Georgia insurance defense attorneys, Levy & Pruett.

http://www.georgiainsurancedefenselawyer.com/

Jun 12
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INTERNAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES MAY PRECLUDE SUMMARY JUDGMENT

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INTERNAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES MAY PRECLUDE SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Posted by Christina Cribbs In the world of retail and hospitality, most responsible property owners and operators have established inspection, maintenance and repair procedures designed to prevent injuries to patrons on the premises. These…
May 10
STANDING OUR GROUND AGAINST AN INCREASING NUMBER OF SPOLIATION CLAIMS

STANDING OUR GROUND AGAINST AN INCREASING NUMBER OF SPOLIATION CLAIMS

Posted by Susan J. Levy In spite of the increasing number of spoliation claims crossing our desks, plaintiffs are not automatically entitled to sanctions every time a piece of evidence once in defendant’s control is no longer…
Apr 29
RIGHT TO CONTRIBUTION LIVES TO SEE ANOTHER DAY

RIGHT TO CONTRIBUTION LIVES TO SEE ANOTHER DAY

Posted by Christina Cribbs What is the right to contribution? Simply stated, the right to contribution arises when the negligent act(s) of one party combines with the negligent act(s) of another party and cause a single injury to the…

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Georgia DUI Cases of Note

Covers decisions and opinions by The Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, and The Supreme Court of the United States regarding DUI law, Search and Seizure, and arrest procedures. By George C. Creal Jr.

http://www.georgecreal.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=6412

Jun 12
MARYLAND v ALONZO JAY KING JR - No 4th Amendmetn for DNA - "tax[ing] the credulity of the credulous" -SCOTUS - June 3 2013

MARYLAND v ALONZO JAY KING JR - No 4th Amendmetn for DNA - &quot;tax[ing] the credulity of the credulous&quot; -SCOTUS - June 3 2013

MARYLAND v ALONZO JAY KING JR. - No. 12-207- Supreme Court of the United States - June 3, 2013. In a 5 to 4 decision the Supreme Court approved under the 4th Amendment the collection of DNA samples from arrestees of serious, violent…
Jun 11
State v Carr - Illegal Search and Seizure - Passengers are people too

State v Carr - Illegal Search and Seizure - Passengers are people too

State v. Carr-A13A0651-Search & Seizure-Passengers Have Rights Too June 11, 2013 The Fourth Amendment still has legs in the State of Georgia. And if a prosecutor tries to justify a search and seizure based on officer safety…
Jun 6
Puckett v. State - A13A0264 - Expert Witness - Rule of Sequestration

Puckett v. State - A13A0264 - Expert Witness - Rule of Sequestration

Puckett v. State, A13A0264, May 17, 2013. This case deals with DUI Expert Witnesses and the Rule of Sequestration during a DUI jury trial in Cobb County State Court located in Marietta, Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. 24-9-61 repealed on Jan 1st,…

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Atlanta Injury Attorney Blog

Covers various injury and accident law topics. Published By Atlanta, Georgia personal injury lawyer, Christopher Simon.

http://www.atlanta-injury-attorney-blog.com/

Jun 11
Deposing Expert Collision Reconstructionists in a Georgia Wringful Death Case

Deposing Expert Collision Reconstructionists in a Georgia Wringful Death Case

This morning, I deposed Jeff Kidd with Collison Specialists out of Gainseville Georgia. Jeff was hired in a case where I represent the family of a woman who was thrown from her motorcycle when a driver who had been licensed for 10 months got…
May 20
I'm Being Sued by an Insurance Company for a Car Accident

I'm Being Sued by an Insurance Company for a Car Accident

For years car insurance companies have decried the "greed" and audacity of personal injury plaintiffs and their lawyers for bringing lawsuits over injuries in car accidents. Now, irony of ironies, these same insurance companies are launching…
May 7
A Victory for Murder Victims; the Appellate Court Allows Wrongful Death Attorneys to Bring Case

A Victory for Murder Victims; the Appellate Court Allows Wrongful Death Attorneys to Bring Case

A fellow lawyer won an important victory at the Court of Appeals last Spring (The Bethany Group LLC v. Grobman 315 Ga.App. 298 (2012) which resulted in a $1.2 million dollar settlement for the family of a taxi driver who was murdered at an…

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Atlanta Injury Law & Civil…

Atlanta Injury Law & Civil Litigation Blog

Covers trucking accidents, trucking litigation, trucking rules and trucking technology. By Shigley Law Firm.

http://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/

Jun 6
Georgia cracks down on boating under the influence

Georgia cracks down on boating under the influence

Georgia cracks down on boating under the influence Every summer thousands of metro Atlanta residents take to the surrounding lakes in boats. And every summer we see fresh cases of boating accidents, often collisions between watercraft in…
May 28
Shigley named trustee of Institute for Continuing Judicial Education

Shigley named trustee of Institute for Continuing Judicial Education

Ken Shigley has been named a trustee of the Institute for Continuing Judicial Education in Georgia for 2013-14. The ICJE is a resource consortium of the Georgia Judicial Branch, the State Bar of Georgia, and the ABA accredited law schools of…
Apr 20
Amputation survivors who inspire u

Amputation survivors who inspire u

The terrorist attack at the finish line of the Boston Marathon this week was similar to a lot of IED (improvised explosive device) explosions in the Iraq War in that it produced catastrophic leg injuries requiring emergency amputations. To…

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The Atlanta Personal Injury…

The Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney's Blog

Covers motor vehicle accidents. By Stokes & Kopitsky, P.A.

http://www.theatlantapersonalinjuryattorneys.com/

Jun 3
One Killed, Two Hurt in Suburban Atlanta Head-On Collision

One Killed, Two Hurt in Suburban Atlanta Head-On Collision

A 46-year-old former professional basketball star was critically injured and a 40-year-old woman was reportedly killed in a recent head-on motor vehicle crash in Jonesboro. According to Clayton County police spokesperson Clarence Cox, the…
May 29
Hartwell Manufacturing Company Fined $62,000 for 13 Purported Health and Safety Violation

Hartwell Manufacturing Company Fined $62,000 for 13 Purported Health and Safety Violation

A Georgia manufacturing plant was recently assessed $62,000 in proposed fines for 13 alleged health and safety violations from the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The purported…
May 20
10-Year-Old Tragically Killed, Six Others Hurt in Clay County School Bus Accident

10-Year-Old Tragically Killed, Six Others Hurt in Clay County School Bus Accident

A 10-year-old Early County child was killed and at least six other people were hurt in a recent school bus crash. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the accident occurred on Highway 39 four miles south of Fort Gaines in Clay County. Law…

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Law Offices of Andrew W. Jones

Covers auto accidents in Georgia.

http://www.awjoneslaw.com/Marietta-Personal-Injury-Blog.aspx

Jun 18
Millions of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty Vehicles Recalled

Millions of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty Vehicles Recalled

Last week, Attorney Andrew Jones sent out emails to our family, friends, current and past clients to warn about a potential defect in approximately 2.7 million Jeep vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent a…
Jun 14
Safety Tips for Mowing Your Lawn

Safety Tips for Mowing Your Lawn

Summer weather is finally gracing the metro-Atlanta community. Many Cobb County homeowners will begin their yearly property maintenance. This often involves mowing your lawn. Although lawn mowers are handy and effective tools, they can also…
Jun 14
Safety Tip for Mowing Your Lawn

Safety Tip for Mowing Your Lawn

Summer weather is finally gracing the metro-Atlanta community. Many Cobb County homeowners will begin their yearly property maintenance. This often involves mowing your lawn. Although lawn mowers are handy and effective tools, they can also…

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Federal Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers legal topics such as appeals, drug crimes, internet crimes, white collar crime, and federal criminal trials. By Kish & Lietz.

http://www.georgiafederalcriminallawyerblog.com/

Jun 14
Federal Criminal Sentencing Hearings: Constitution Mandates That Judge Use Older Version of Sentencing Guidelines if it Helps the Defendant

Federal Criminal Sentencing Hearings: Constitution Mandates That Judge Use Older Version of Sentencing Guidelines if it Helps the Defendant

We do lots of sentencing hearings in federal criminal cases, here in Atlanta, throughout Georgia and other parts of the country, like Florida, Alabama, New York, California and Tennessee. Whatever state they are in, all federal judge are…
Jun 4
Criminal Law Case in the Supreme Court Says That Police Can Take DNA when Person is Merely Arrested for Serious Crime

Criminal Law Case in the Supreme Court Says That Police Can Take DNA when Person is Merely Arrested for Serious Crime

In a case that criminal defense lawyers here in Atlanta and around the country need to all read, yesterday the United States Supreme Court ruled that the police can take DNA samples from people who are merely arrested for serious crimes, and…
May 30
227 Feet Inside a Federal Boundary Line: Making a Federal Case Turns a Life Sentence into a Death Penalty

227 Feet Inside a Federal Boundary Line: Making a Federal Case Turns a Life Sentence into a Death Penalty

Criminal defense lawyers here in Atlanta, and other parts Georgia and the rest of the country all occasionally confront the question of why some prosecutions end up in federal court yet similar cases are handled in the state court system. …

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Atlanta Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers wrongful death, insurance, and accidents. By P. Charles Scholle, P.C.

http://www.atlantainjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jun 6
Georgia Ambulance Tragedy: Two Paramedics and Patient Die in Crash

Georgia Ambulance Tragedy: Two Paramedics and Patient Die in Crash

We have posted in the past about the necessity to move over for workers on the roads and for emergency vehicles. Even while driving on country roads, when an emergency vehicle is behind us or even coming towards us, the law and common sense…
Jun 6
Arrest Warrants in Shuttle Bus Crash

Arrest Warrants in Shuttle Bus Crash

The College Park police issued warrants for those believe to have been involved in a hotel shuttle bus crash. The three persons for whom warrants were issued were expected to surrender yesterday. According to CBS Atlanta, the warrants were…
May 29
Tractor-Trailer Crashes into Lawrenceville Mall

Tractor-Trailer Crashes into Lawrenceville Mall

A tractor-trailer crashed at a high rate of speed into a strip mall last week for reasons that are still under investigation. The crash ended the life of the driver. It is a miracle that no one else was hurt in this accident. I am…

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Georgia Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Georgia personal injury and business law. By Oinonen Law Group LLC.

http://www.goodgeorgialawyer.com/

Jun 5
Georgia Education Lawyer Wins Fair Dismissal Hearing, Teacher's Job Saved With Nonrenewal Due to Reduction In Force In Floyd County Schools Reversed

Georgia Education Lawyer Wins Fair Dismissal Hearing, Teacher's Job Saved With Nonrenewal Due to Reduction In Force In Floyd County Schools Reversed

Good Georgia Education Lawyer won a fair dismissal hearing this week, successfully reversing a math and ELA teacher's nonrenewal due to a reduction in force "RIF" at Floyd County Schools. The Rome Tribune News reported on this hearing which…
May 1
Good Georgia Education Lawyer Resolves Former Fulton County School District Employee's Dispute

Good Georgia Education Lawyer Resolves Former Fulton County School District Employee's Dispute

A Fulton County school district former employee resolved their dispute today with the school district. Williams Oinonen LLC was gratified to be able to represent our client and obtain a successful outcome. Said our client: "Julie Oinonen…
Apr 30
Petition To Charter Committee of the State Board of Education Concerning Breach of Floyd County Charter Agreement

Petition To Charter Committee of the State Board of Education Concerning Breach of Floyd County Charter Agreement

Today's front page headline in the Rome Tribune: Gilda Day Petition by julie9094

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